Why weighbridges can help improve the business of transport companies?

Transportation business relies on movement of goods through air, land and sea. Accuracy in weighing of cargo loads helps improve the business and profitability of a transportation enterprise. EssaeDigitronics is a leading supplier of weighbridges in India. Established in 1996, it provides reliable and trusted weighbridges for use in industry.

Here are the reasons why weighbridges are important for transportation business:

Saves Time and Money: Weighbridges helps in quick measurement of truck weights and ensure that it is not overloaded or underloaded. An underloaded vehicle can increase the cost of operations while an overloaded truck can lead to increased costs due to penalties imposed by authorities and wear and tear of vehicles. Each time a truck leaves your premises, weigh bridges ensure that optimum amount of cargo is loaded and this helps in improving the profitability in business.  Moreover, load cells installed in weigh bridges help in taking multiple measurements with accuracy. The new type of weighbridges reduces cost of labour and time as they are computer controlled. They are integrated with the ERP/SAP system and printers which makes it easier to capture data compared to the manual systems of yesteryears.

Regulatory Compliance

Each country has its own laws regarding total mass of the vehicle and mass per axle. Overloading of a vehicle leads to imposition of penalties by the government authorities. The rate is fixed based on the how overweight the truck is. Not following the rules can lead to suspension of license and vehicles not allowed to ply. Court procedures can take away lot of time and energy that a company can focus on business development.

Safety and Security

Overloading of vehicles can lead to accidents as braking distance increases and the vehicle can overturn due to loss of balance on the road. Overloading impacts the steering system, tyre safety and even cause bridge collapse. Use of a weigh bridge can ensure safety and security of trucks, enhancing driver safety and prevent damages caused by accidents on road. Overloaded vehicles lead to loss of control and makes driving stressful.

Reduce Wear and Tear

Wear and tear can be reduced for vehicles and this in turn lowers the maintenance cost. Overloaded vehicles increase wear and tear of brakes, clutch pad, tyres and wheels.  Increase in maintenance cost has a bearing on profitability and this in turn will have an impact on life of trucks too.

Prevent Tampering and Fraud

Weighbridge software can help prevent fraud through manipulation of weights and thereby prevent fraud. The modern weigh bridges can have guide rails, security cameras and sensors. Each vehicle going in and out is recorded and alert the managers on abnormalities happening in real time. Manipulation of weights or improper measurements can cause huge losses for a transportation company.

Essae Digitronics has best-in class solutions in weighbridges that can be customised for the requirements of transportation companies in India. It has 11 manufacturing facilities in Bangalore, Pondicherry and Goa with the state-of-the art technology.